Councilor Ragde Ibuyan, chairperson of the Committee on Government Enterprises and Privitization, told reporters on Tuesday that city-owned properties hold huge potential for development, especially those that are idle.
βDaghan kaayo ta'g mga possibilities, naa taβy properties sa city nga pwede nato i-divert sa housing, naa pud taβy properties na pwede nato i-divert sa economic opportunities. Ang sa atoa gyud is how can we maximize the over-all benefits para sa Dabawenyos, "Ibuyan said.
He said that identified city-owned properties may be used to increase the cityβs income and generate employment.
βWe can better utilize the existing properties of the city. Kung dili na sya ginagamit sa karon maybe we can use it pabutangan og rent space, or pabutangan og Public-Private-Partnership nga we can have the private sector to invest also sa kadto nga mga property and mabutangan nila og businesses that can provide employment, that can provide additional growth sa city,β he said.
Ibuyan said that the city "is a melting pot" of various economic industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, tourism. He emphasized that close coordination and partnership with the private sector will help multiply the city's growth, with the support of the current leadership.
He said that they are also open with the idea of studying viable areas for building economic zones in Davao City, especially those near the sea.
In terms of maximizing government spaces, they are also looking for the possible potential use of the 2nd floor of the Agdao Public Market for office spaces and for commercial use. CIO
First District City Councilor Ragde Ibuyan
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